Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, also known as Dr Zeh, has launched a fresh tirade against ace rapper Olamide, accusing the YBNL boss and other industry heavyweights of plotting to “blacklist” him from the music scene.
The Zazoo Zeh crooner’s outburst follows claims made by content creator Tunde Perry, who alleged that Portable’s unruly behavior was the subject of a high-level meeting involving Olamide, international promoters, and music executives.
According to Perry, industry stakeholders are growing weary of Portable’s volatile conduct, which they believe is harming opportunities for other emerging talents from the streets.
Perry specifically claimed that Olamide, known for his philanthropic support of grassroots artistes, has become hesitant to help new talents due to his turbulent experience with Portable.
“Portable has affected a lot of upcoming artistes. Yesterday, I was in the midst of a tight circle… and Portable’s matter was what they discussed,” Perry stated.
“Olamide is kind and willing to help people, but Portable has blocked that access for talented singers from the trenches.”
Reacting via his Instagram page on Tuesday, Portable dismissed the threats of blacklisting, boasting that he is “bigger” than any circle of executives trying to suppress him.
He argued that his career is sustained by his massive street fanbase, not by industry gatekeepers.
“I am bigger than them. Who are those who want to blacklist? I heard that Tunde Perry said Olamide and his circle of music executives called for me to be blacklisted. Are you guys my fans or my God? Are you feeding me?” Portable ranted.
He further warned Olamide not to “mess” with him, threatening to return whatever energy he receives.
“Anyone who wants to help you, won’t stress you… Are you the only one who has ever assisted me? Olamide, don’t mess with me. If you mess with me, I will return the energy. Stay on your own lane,” he added.
Portable also sought to downplay Olamide’s role in his rise to stardom, claiming that he was already a street sensation before their 2021 hit collaboration, Zazoo Zeh.
“My fans bring me here not them. We only do song together no be them blow me,” he wrote. “The street belongs to me Portable Omolalomi… he only join me put verse on my blowing song and we share money and fame.”
This is not the first time Portable has publicly attacked his former benefactors. Since his breakout, he has frequently accused collaborators and promoters of exploitation, often taking to social media to air his grievances in dramatic fashion.
